On the recordMay 13, 2026
Senator, our view is that should the president make the decision to recommence that we would have all the authorities to do so.
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Pete Hegseth
Senator, our view is that should the president make the decision to recommence that we would have all the authorities to do so.
Responding to a question about military authorization.
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